How to Pronounce Atom

To pronounce "atom", say AT-om — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈatəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈatəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “atom”

"atom" has 2 syllables: at-om. It rhymes with stratum and datum, if that helps it stick.

What does atom mean?

noun

  1. The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
  2. (history of science) A hypothetical particle posited by Greek philosophers as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter.

Words that rhyme with atom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stratumdatumsatcomstatimsense-datumbatumchatham

Related words

motemoleculespeckparticleatomicnuclearsupercellscintilla

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "atom"?▾

"Atom" has 2 syllables: at · om.

What is the IPA transcription of "atom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "atom" is /ˈatəm/.

What does "atom" mean?▾

Atom: The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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